Led Zeppelin’s self-titled debut album was released 49 years ago today (January 12.) Besides being one of the best albums of all time, Led Zeppelin also has one of the best opening tracks of all time, too.

Today (December 11) is Nikki Sixx's birthday, and to celebrate, we thought we'd look back on some of the pivotal moments in rock history that lead to the creation of Motley Crue and some of the biggest bands ever. Enjoy!

On August 29, 1959, an up-and-coming band called The Quarry Men played the opening night of a new teen hangout called the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool, England. Of course, that band would go on to become The Beatles. (Perhaps you’ve heard of them?)

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony celebrates his birthday today (June 20,) and while he’s kept himself busy playing in Chickenfoot and The Circle, many are still wondering if we’ll see him in Van Halen again.

Wished you were a fly on the wall during Van Halen’s crazy 70s and 80s run with David Lee Roth? As the band’s manager, Noel E. Monk was that fly, and he’s sharing his stories with the world in a new book.